NUTRITION
LIPIDS
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Question
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The types of fats that are typically liquid at room temperature and tend to come from plants are
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saturated fatty acids
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unsaturated fatty acids
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Either A or B
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None of the above
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Unsaturated fats are usually liquid at room temperature. Vegetable oils, nuts and fish have mostly unsaturated fats. There are two types of unsaturated fats: monounsaturated and polyunsaturated.
Detailed explanation-2: -Most unsaturated fats are liquid at room temperature and are called oils. If there is only one double bond in the molecule, then it is known as a monounsaturated fat; e.g. olive oil. If there is more than one double bond, then it is known as a polyunsaturated fat; e.g. canola oil.
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